Dog Friendly Activities in Townsend, DE

There’s 1 dog friendly activity in Townsend, and 36 more nearby. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Townsend.

Pet Friendly Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area
Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area is a pet-friendly spot in Townsend, DE. Your leashed pup can tag along to explore over 5,500 acres of wilderness. Activities include wildlife watching, water sports and trails. Please note that it's essential to know when hunting season is, and in doubt, wear orange. See Details
Pet Friendly Lums Pond Dog Park
Lums Pond Dog Park Bring Fido for some off-leash fun at Lums Pond Dog Park, located with dog-friendly Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE. The popular dog park features tall grasses, wooded areas and even access to a pond for pups to splash around in. See Details
Lums Pond State Park Lums Pond State Park in Bear, DE, is pet friendly. Your leashed pup is welcome to explore this popular area for hiking and boating. Be sure to check out the Swamp Forest Trail, which runs through wetland forests on the edge of Lums Pond, providing a shaded stomp that leads to bridges and boardwalk sections. Visitors with Fido should also visit Lums Pond Dog Park, located at the northeast end. See Details
Smyrna Rest Area Conveniently located off US-13 in Smyrna, DE is the dog-friendly Smyrna Rest Area, also known as the Chauncey O. Simpson Memorial Rest Area. Leashed dogs are welcome to walk along the paved pathway or on the open grassy area. There are also picnic tables which you and your pup can sit at, and there's even a fenced dog park for Fido to enjoy some off-leash exercise. See Details
Historic New Castle Bring Fido for a stroll through Historic New Castle in Delaware. Tour the streets of the New Castle National Historical Landmark District and the historic gardens. Leashed dogs are welcome outside but not are not permitted inside the museums or Visitor Center. There are also several taverns and restaurants in town with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Be sure to call ahead or ask the hosts first before entering with Fido. See Details
Tidbury Creek County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Tidbury Creek County Park, a pet-friendly natural space in Dover, DE. The park features a pond for fishing, trails for hiking, birdwatching and picnic areas. Follow the trail past the pond and just beyond the playground to the fenced dog park. The off-leash dog park offers separate sections for small and large dogs and water via a hand pump. See Details
Levels Road Dog Park Pets love to play off-leash at this fully fenced Middletown dog park, which includes separate small dog area, grassy spots, and drinking fountains. See Details
Little Creek Dog Park Located approximately 10 minutes from Dover, DE, Little Creek Dog Park is a1.6-acre area adjacent to the town's post office and a popular place to take your pup. There are two separate fenced in areas that allow your dog to be off leash. One is for small dogs and older dogs, and another for larger and more active dogs. There are benches and two water pumps within the fenced in areas. See Details
Fort Mott State Park Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at the pet-friendly Fort Mott State Park in Pennsville, NJ. The fort was constructed in 1896 in readiness for the Spanish-American War. You and Fido can learn about the area together on the interactive trails while looking out over the Delaware River. Please remember to clean up after your pup. See Details
Silver Lake Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Silver Lake Park, a pet-friendly recreation area in Dover, DE. This 182-acre city park features walking paths, covered picnic pavilions, as well as fishing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities. You and Fido can enjoy a stroll around the park through the many mature trees that provide plenty of shade. See Details
Autumn Arch Beer Project Autumn Arch Beer Project is a dog-friendly, local small-batch, and experimental brewery specializing in deep flavor profiles. They produce ales, lagers, and sour beers. Food trucks are sometimes on the premises. Check their website for current schedule. Dogs are welcome inside the taproom. See Details
Hunn Nature Park Hunn Nature Park is a pet-friendly natural area in beautiful Dover, DE. Bring Fido along as you explore the 172 acres of uplands, wetlands, restored landfill meadows, and sub-aqueous lands. Dogs are welcome on the 1.5-mile loop trail and trash receptables are available along the route. Be sure to keep Fido leashed at all times. See Details
Nick Mowers Dog Park Bring Fido to the Nick Mowers Dog Park in Pennsville, NJ. This fenced dog park with separate large and small areas is a popular place to take your pup for some socialization and off-leash exercise. See Details
Brecknock County Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Brecknock County Park, a pet-friendly recreation space in Camden, DE. You and Fido can explore one of the wooded walking paths and bring a picnic to enjoy in one of the open fields or under a picnic pavilion. Please note that dogs are not permitted in any of the buildings on the property. See Details
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Smyrna, DE, is dog friendly. This park was established in 1937 as a refuge for migratory birds and other wildlife, including red foxes, otters, beavers, and deer. Fido is welcome at Bombay Hook if he remains leashed and well-behaved around wildlife. Several short pet-friendly trails lead to observation towers that look out onto the salt marshes. See Details
Camp Adventureland Camp Adventureland in Middletown, DE, is pet-friendly! Bring your leashed and well-behaved pooch along for a day of fun at this awesome reimagining of the summer camps of the past. This fun house contains escape rooms, cornhole courts, ladderball lanes and more. Please note that pets are not permitted in the axe throwing area. See Details
Midnight Oil Brewing Company Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Midnight Oil Brewing Company. See Details
Rockwood Park & Museum Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the grounds and gardens at Rockwood Park & Museum, a pet-friendly historic estate in Wilmington, DE. Explore the six-acre Heritage Gardens that boast an impressive plant collection. Continue on the 2-miles of dirt and paved trails that meander through these lush grounds. The property holds many events, including occasional, dog-centric Yappy Hours during the warmer months! Please remember to clean up after your pup during your visit. See Details
First State Heritage Park Leashed dogs are welcome at First State Heritage Park, a pet-friendly park where you can discover the history of Delaware's capital city of Dover. Described as a park without boundaries, this sprawling urban park connects historic and cultural sites. You can wander with Fido and take in the sights of historic buildings including John Bell House and the Old State House. Interpreters dressed in Revolutionary-era attire can be found throughout the park and will give insight into a bygone era. See Details
Fort DuPont State Park Leashed dogs are welcome at Fort DuPont State Park, previously an active military base from the Civil War to World War II in Delaware City, DE. A popular activity at this pet-friendly park is to walk the River View Trail, which follows the Delaware River. You can even spot where canons and guns once lined this pathway. See Details
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